Dutch Colonial Society

Ladies and gentlemen whom have attained the age of eighteen (18) may be eligible for membership in one of the following categories:

Colonial member: Proven direct descent from a Dutch settler born in the Netherlands, and, who immigrated, no later than 19 April 1775, to any settlement in what is now the continental United States.

Also eligible are direct descendants of selected non-Dutch ancestors who settled in what is now the continental United States no later than 19 April 1775, AND who have proven significant service to Dutch heritage in business, cultural, military, religious or political affairs either in the Netherlands and/or the United States.

Non-Colonial member: Proven direct descent from any native of the Netherlands who settled in the United States after 19 April 1775.